Meerschaum and Amber Cigar Holder
In its original velvet lined leather case this classic holder is a handsome collector’s piece. What makes it special is the beautifully aged paper label on the outside of the case. There is a fine design on the label but no text. The holder itself is 3 inches (8cm) in length. The inside diameter is ½ inch (1.1cm) for a thin cigar. The shaft is in two sections of Meerschaum, the one at the tip is a shade darker. The mouth piece is amber. It is in good condition with no burn marks at all. It’s special. Overseas surface postage $5.00
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Justus van Maurik’s Opera Cigar Tin
This is a rare and very handsome antique Opera Cigar (cigarillo) litho tin box. On the front is a tobacco leaf with Justus van Maurik’s Opera Cigars printed on it. On the lower right side is a picture of van Maurik himself. It also says "Established in 1749" and "Factories in London and Amsterdam". In addition there is a crest with golden lions. On the inside of the lid it reads "Opera Cigars as supplied to the House of Lords". This cigarillo box is 4 3/8 x 3 3/8 inches and only ½ inches (1.3cm) deep. It’s condition is very good for it’s age. Justus van Maurik is still today a source for fine tobacco products. This item found in this condition is an important find for collectors. Overseas surface postage $8.00, Airmail $18.00. $58.00 Please look on my site in the tobacciana category for other interesting items that may interest you. Thanks
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Antique Max Oettinger Habana Haus Cigar Box
This handsome and very old card board cigar box is made to look like a book. On the burgundy red front with scrolly design in black is printed in gold Habana Haus and Max Oettinger. The Oettinger tobacco company was founded in 1875. It later became the Davidoff Group in Basel, Switzerland and later was owned by Dr. Ernst Schnieder. On the inside of the lid is a print or litho of the Eisengasse (street) in Basel where the Habana-Haus was located. The book title is Max Oettinger Werke 2 (second part). There is much gold decor on this. On the back is printed in gold Basel, Eisengasse 12, Zürich Bahnhofstrasse 76 and St. Ludwig Elsass (France). The sides of the book where the pages should be is Victorian muddled paper. The container is 6 ¼ x 4 ¼ inches (18 x 11.2 cm). It’s thickness is 7/8 inch (2 ½ cm). The box is still strong and unbroken but does show it’s age especially on the inside. This item is an interesting addition to a serious collection. Overseas surface postage $8.00, airmail $18.00 Please look on my site in the tobacciana category for other interesting items that may interest you. Thanks
